Strauss racing started as a pipe dream in 2001 after finding an abandoned car in a corn field (this is Iowa after all)!

After a lot of hard work, I was able to rebuild the car and race at Hawkeye Downs Speedway. I ended the 2001 race season in 4th place in over all points...not bad for a rookie!!

Hawkeye Downs was going to cancel the class after the 2001 season. CRD Promotions picked up the Thunder Stock class (and other Saturday night classes) and we were back in business for the 2002 season. I finished 8th in 2002 and 5th in 2003.

Near the end of the 2003 schedule the Saturday night program came to an end. That is when we were converted to IMCA Hobby Stock cars. This will allow dirt track guys to race at Hawkeye Downs with out changing anything as well we have a opportunity to try running on dirt. That is once we get the new car figured out on asphalt first. We will keep you posted.

Strauss Racing would like to thank it's sponsors and fans, without them none of this would be possible.